The council reviewed the City Attorney's and City Manager's reports, along with committee reports. The meeting addressed several resolutions, including the introduction of local laws regarding a hotel and motel room occupancy tax, a moratorium on battery energy storage systems, and the repeal and replacement of flood damage prevention regulations. Additional resolutions involved declaring surplus equipment, transferring funds to reserves, closing out capital projects, authorizing succession planning, and submitting grant applications for recreational infrastructure. The council also considered agreements for professional services, including an emergency force main cleaning project and a roof replacement project for city facilities.
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The council discussed updates from the City Manager regarding the website, business DRI applications, and hotel/motel occupancy tax legislation. Key resolutions included confirming the appointment of an Acting City Court Judge, establishing and updating several capital project budgets such as the police facility, streetscapes, and water plant improvements, and amending the fire and police department budgets to reflect grant awards. The council also accepted a cybersecurity grant, modified the police facility project budget, introduced a local law proposing a moratorium on battery energy storage systems, and declared specific police department equipment as surplus for disposal. An executive session was held to discuss financial, legal, and personnel matters.
Feb 9, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Batavia Business Minutes
The City Council meeting covered various administrative and legislative matters. Key topics included a report on a water main break and updates on several grant-funded infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment plant upgrades and local park renovations. The Council approved zoning amendments to establish a new Planned Development District P-5 and rezoned multiple Evans Street parcels from general commercial to central commercial. Additionally, the Council authorized the purchase of sidewalk plows, introduced the 2026-2027 budget ordinance, passed a local law to adjust water rates and meter fees, adopted the strategic plan for fiscal years 26/27, and updated capital project budgets. Approval was also granted for several community event requests and the submission of multiple grant applications related to public safety and records management.
